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2 weeks ago
Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro has ankle surgery and will miss the start of training camp
All-Star guard Tyler Herro underwent surgery Friday to repair an issue affecting his left ankle and foot, meaning the Miami Heat will be without their leading returning scorer when training camp starts later this month.
3 weeks ago
Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions
The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.
3 weeks ago
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.
3 weeks ago
Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds
A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like.
3 weeks ago
Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings
A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his head, soaking in the Philadelphia Phillies' second consecutive NL East title.
3 weeks ago
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow will have surgery on left toe. QB could miss 3 months
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirmed Monday that quarterback Joe Burrow will have surgery on his injured left toe.
3 weeks ago
Bengals seeking opinions on Joe Burrow’s toe after injury vs. Jaguars, AP source says
Joe Burrow left the Bengals' locker room on crutches with a boot on his left foot after injuring his toe during the second quarter of Cincinnati's 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
3 weeks ago
Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers
“I have one day to really live it up,” Rizzo said.
3 weeks ago
Chicago Sky GM insists star Angel Reese will be on the roster ‘until I hear differently’
The Sky suspended Reese for the first half of a game last week for comments deemed “detrimental to the team.”
3 weeks ago
Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles, AP source says
Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person with knowledge of the situations told The Associated Press on Friday.
3 weeks ago
Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he's not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.
3 weeks ago
WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined
The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.
3 weeks ago
Bears, hemp on JB’s mind
"It is a shame on legislators and on this state that we are not already doing something about" regulating intoxicating hemp, Pritzker said.
4 weeks ago
Cardinals Hall of Famer to visit Springfield for stadium fundraiser
Proceeds will help pay for needed stadium improvements.
4 weeks ago
Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload
After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
4 weeks ago
NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says
The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St
The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.
4 weeks ago
Anthony Rizzo will retire as a Chicago Cub and become a team ambassador
“Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history, and we are so excited he will be a part of our organization for many years to come,” Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement.
4 weeks ago
Why a donor gave $100 million, a record, to U of I Athletics program
“U of I had a profound impact on Larry. He has always been generous with his time, but now he is generous with his money too for the athletic department.”
